Chip shortage?

[chillbot]

One dealer told me there is a chip shortage so if I ordered a 392 I'd only get a single key and no blind spot detection is available.

Two questions: has anyone else heard the same and if so, is the no blind spot detection a big deal or not really?

My current wrangler is so old I can't imagine having any modern technology in a jeep at all, though at the same time one of the reasons I want to upgrade is to get all the bells and whistles...

 

[byhumba]

It is my understanding the Toledo plant is not having the chip problem. Read this article

Stellantis Idles Five North American Plants on Chip Shortage

Stellantis NV, the automaker formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and PSA Group, said Friday it will temporarily close half its assembly plants in North America due to chip shortages.

www.bloomberg.com

"Protecting Profitable Models​

The automaker has so far protected its most profitable vehicles from the chip shortage -- Jeep Wranglers made in Toledo, Ohio and pricier Ram 1500 models made in Sterling Heights, Michigan."

 

[byhumba]

Here is a more recent one and doesn't mention the Wrangler being affected either. I wonder if the dealers are using this chip shortage as an excuse to mark these 392 up.

Detroit Jeep Plant Plans Layoffs Due to Chip Shortage

A Detroit Jeep facility that produced the Grand Cherokee is the latest victim in the semiconductor chip shortage rocking the industry. Additionally, COVID-19 has thinned out the workforce.

www.motorbiscuit.com